What is force majeure and why are some Gulf countries invoking it?
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 15, 2026 at 08:30 PM
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Several Gulf energy producers have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipments as of March 15, 2026. This action follows disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The disruptions are reportedly due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Force majeure is a legal term that excuses a party from contractual obligations due to unforeseen circumstances. Al Jazeera reports that the declarations by Gulf energy producers could impact global energy markets.
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